Boob Journey from Reduction to Implants to Removal and Fat Transfer. Charlotte, NC

At 2 months out it is still too early to give a full opinion on the results. I have lost size in the breast as expected, they do seem to be a more natural shape now than with the implants. I am still sleeping propped up with pillows so I don't sleep stomach down like I normally do. I am also wearing only a genie bra, although it feels less supportive than a bra but a sports bra feels like too much pressure. Still avoiding alcohol, exercise and sun. Summertime was probably the worst time to have the surgery but I didn't have a choice. I still have some soreness in the lipo areas every now and then but otherwise I haven't had any issues.

Dr. Bednar answered a lot of questions I had when I went back for my one month check up. The issues brought up by another doctor in my comments section, which were very unprofessional, were addressed. I stayed away from this site while deciding if I should delete my profile or not. I did not choose this procedure because it was the special of the day. I decided based on research and updates from other patients so I feel it is only appropriate to update my journey in order to help others.

I made the decision to get my implants taken out. I was ok with my boobs actually being smaller. I knew that the final result of the fat transfer to my boobs was impossible to predict. I do think I should have discussed the lipo procedure further. I was told the fat would be taken from my trunk and back, which is where I have the most available. We didn't discuss very specific areas, how much would be taken nor the results to be expected. I was focused more on my boobs I guess. I know that it takes longer to see final results with the type of lipo I had, so again I am not making a judgment yet until more time had passed. But I do feel like I had fat taken from my thighs, which weren't an issue for me and not enough from the trunk areas. I didn't mind it being taken if there wasn't enough that could be taken from other areas, but I would have preferred not having additional scarring and having to avoid wearing shorts and bathing suits. I read after the surgery that fat can be stored and used again later if secondary procedures needed to be done to add more fat to the transfer areas. We did not discuss this option and whether it was applicable in my case or not. I've read it can take a year to see the full results of lipo, so I am still giving it time but I think I had a different idea in my head of how things would turn out. So I just wished I had spent more time going over the results I was looking for and if they were reasonable or not. I have a fear of speaking up sometimes especially when it comes to questioning a professional about how they do their job but in this case I should have. I'm not saying that Dr. Bednar did anything wrong. I am still healing and things could be much different at 3 months and I will do my best to keep you updated even after that. But my advice to those considering the procedure is to voice all of your concerns and don't be afraid to ask questions. Just because doctors are good at their jobs doesn't mean they can read our minds.

I go back on 8/18 for my next checkup. I hope I can get copies of the pictures showing before and after to add here. They say by the 3rd month you will know how much of the fat survived in the beasts. So far they look great and I am happy with the turnout.

4 and 8 weeks pictures.